Human Resources Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Human Resources Specialist (Compliance and Communication)
• Level: GS-13 (requires specialized experience at GS-12 equivalent)

Description

Provide expert HR policy advice and authoritative information on complex, sensitive compliance and communication program issues. Serve as a technical advisor on HR policy-related legislative and regulatory matters, coordinating with federal stakeholders to develop, publish, and update IRS HR policies and guidance. Support audits and reviews by preparing responses and coordinating corrective actions for assigned policy areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fact-finding and analysis, delivering recommendations and conclusions
• Advise leadership and act as a liaison on HR policy interpretation with OPM, Treasury, and other stakeholders
• Monitor proposed/new legislation, OPM regulations, and Treasury directives to determine when to establish or update HR policies
• Create, develop, and publish HR policies and guidance through the IRS IMD process (using professional authoring tools)
• Coordinate responses to audit findings/reviews (e.g., GAO, TIGTA) and implement planned corrective actions

Requirements

• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 in applying advanced HR management principles and methods to develop/evaluate federal HR policies
• Experience advising leadership/employees on authoritative HR policy interpretations across one or more HR disciplines (staffing/employment, pay, leave, hours of duty, work schedules, benefits, telework, performance management, recognition/awards, restructuring, employee relations)
• Experience evaluating the impact of trends/decisions on HR policies and recommending revisions or actions
• Project management experience for significant HR issues, including analytical and evaluative data gathering and solution development/implementation
• Experience drafting formal policy/guidance/proposals and presenting/briefing findings and negotiating solutions
• Meet TIG (time-in-grade) requirements and TACA (time after competitive appointment) requirements as applicable
• Resume must include employment dates (month/day/year) and hours worked per week for full experience credit
• Education requirement: accredited degree (or documented foreign-equivalency)

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government includes a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on the type of position. Use the Employee Resource Center (ERC) for additional benefits questions and details.